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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-23-2018 Special MeetingCity Council Special Meeting July 23, 2018 5:00 PM Council Chambers The Regular Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 5:00 P.M. Members present were: President J.B. Whitten, Vice President Bill Cox, and Doug Faircloth. Also present were the honorable Mayor David Cadle, City Clerk Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Ben Holley, department heads and members of the press. Councilmembers Hayes and Blocker were absent from this meeting. REGULAR AGENDA Called to Order This meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitten at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge was led by Ms. Roy, City Clerk. Open Policy making and legislative session Approval of Agenda Mr. Whitten asked if there were any objections to the current Agenda. There were none and it was approved by unanimous consent from Council. Public Hearing Ordinance 1663- Annexation of 40 +/- acres in Section 9, Township 3N, Range 23W President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1663. The City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President, Ordinance 1663 reads by title, ORDINANCE NO. 1663 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, 40± ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR LAND DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE BASE, LAND USE AND ZONING MAPS; PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1663.” President Whitten asked for Staff Reports. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated the Applications for annexation, conventional comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning have been submitted by the Effie Lorene Fleming Trust and the Mavis J. Hancock Trust, property owners, with Timothy C. Fleming as Authorized Agent. With the demand for affordable housing is on the rise in City of Crestview, the property owners are planning the development for the best use of the property. The desire is to have the land available for single or multi-family residential development. The request is for Medium Density Residential Future Land Use and Single or Multi-Family Dwelling District Zoning. The property is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City and therefor eligible to be considered for annexation. In discussion with Public Services, the water and sanitary sewer is available and is sufficient to meet the demands of residential development. President Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Cox to adopt Ordinance 1663 on Second Reading and send to the Mayor, Council President and City Clerk for signatures. Seconded by Mr. Faircloth with no objections from Council it was passed with unanimous consent by Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Whitten. Ordinance 1664 Annexation of 9.99 acres in Section 32, Township 3N, Range 23W President Whitten asked the City Clerk to read Ordinance 1664. The City Clerk, stated, “Mr. President, Ordinance 1664 reads, ORDINANCE NO. 1664 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, 9.99± ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR LAND DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARY; PROVIDING FOR LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE BASE, LAND USE AND ZONING MAPS; PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF OKALOOSA COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is the Second Reading of Ordinance 1664.” President Whitten asked for Staff Report. Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated, the applications for annexation, conventional comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning have been submitted by LDJ Realty Investments LLC, property owner, by Leon Daggs, Jr., Authorized Agent. The Owner is planning to develop the property commercially. This property is adjacent to another parcel owned by the corporation which will allow for the development to have access directly to Ferdon Blvd South. The current plan includes the possibility of restaurants and retail establishments. The property is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City and therefor eligible to be considered for annexation. In discussion with Public Services, the water and sanitary sewer is available and is sufficient to meet the demands of commercial development. President Whitten asked for action by Council. A motion made by Mr. Faircloth to adopt Ordinance 1664 on Second Reading and send to the Mayor, Council President and City Clerk for signatures. Seconded by Mr. Cox with no objections it was approved by unanimous consent by Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Cox, Mr. Whitten. Public Opportunity on Council Proposition Other items for Discussion Discussion/Approval of Main Street Crestview Alcohol Use Application. Ms. Roy, City Clerk presented Council with an application for their approval. This application is to grant approval for groups to use alcohol on during Main Street events or downtown events. This is for non-profit groups only and has to be reviewed and approved by Council before the event. Discussion ensued concerning the application. A motion made by Mr. Cox to approve the Main Street Crestview Alcohol Application as modified. Seconded by Mr. Faircloth with no objections from Council it was approved by unanimous consent by Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Whitten. Discussion/Approval of Vehicle Purchase for Permitting Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director, stated that there was a request to purchase a vehicle for the Buildings and Inspections. The price of the vehicle is $24,854.50 and they will be going through a State agency to purchase the vehicle. Discussion ensued. A motion made by Mr. Cox to approve the purchase of the requested vehicle by the Buildings and Inspections Department in the amount of $24,854.50. Seconded by Mr. Faircloth with no objections from Council it was approved by unanimous consent by Mr. Cox, Mr. Faircloth, Mr. Whitten. Comments from the Audience Adjournment This meeting was adjourned by Mr. Whitten at 5:17 p.m. _____________________________ __________________________ Elizabeth M. Roy J B Whitten City Clerk Council President Minutes approve this_____ day of , 20__. 2 Minutes 07/23/2018